What happens to our waste?

There is a lot of confusion about what happens to our waste. In this section we explain the methods currently used and give an easily understandable explanation of the benefits achieved.

Integrated Waste Management (As Gaeilge)

Recycling

Composting is Easy (As Gaeilge)

Biological Treatment (As Gaeilge)

Incineration (As Gaeilge)

Landfill (As Gaeilge)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Gaeilge/BÈarla Glossary of Environmental Terms

The Issues

Waste management affects everyone, in this section you will read summaries of the key issues facing Irelands waste management strategy, along with facts, figure and statistical information on just how much waste we produce.

How Much Waste Do We Produce?

Backyard Burning (As Gaeilge)

Policy & Legislation

Showing how current and pending Irish & EU legislation, affects both individuals and organisations. With easy to understand explanations of the benefits to us all of effective waste management.

EU Policy

EU Legislation

Irish Policy

Irish Legislation